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UNIT ONE Introduction To Research
UNIT ONE Introduction To Research
(GeFs-512)
By Deribe Kaske
Objectives
This course enables students to:
• gain clear understanding on basic concepts of research
methods and methodology
• developing a sound proposal
• writing of research reports based on the analysis and
findings of researches in agricultural and rural
development studies.
• impart clarity on the skills required to carry out
research projects and seminar presentations
successfully.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course the students will be able to:
• Define what a research means and familiar with the types of research
• Explain the needs for a scientific research,
• identify and prioritize research needs or problems
• prepare project proposal,
• analyze different socio-economic data and write up scientific report,
• Develop critical thinking in identifying the most important data sources for a
particular use;
• Explain the different sampling and data collection techniques and apply in
practice
• Make use of appropriate in-text citations and bibliography
• Acquire the necessary skills to formulate research problems in rural
development and agricultural extension
UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
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